Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman Stingless & Solitary Bees After retiring from research biochemistry

After retiring from research biochemistry to north-west Wales

starting with the novice and ending with the semi-expert

Propolis is effectively the bee colonies’ external immune defence mechanism

The hard copy volumes have proved invaluable at the laboratory bench

and as a subject of research

Pollen Microscopy by Norman Chapman Stingless & Solitary Bees After retiring from research biochemistryPollen is fascinating material for anyone interested in looking down a microscope, or discovering where their bees have been foraging. The variety of sizes and shapes gives clues as to the ingenious ways plants utilise the weather and insect behaviour to deliver pollen to its intended destination. This book shares techniques on successful pollen microscopy accompanied by over 200 of Norman's pollen drawings made over the last 25 years. Alongside the